Doctor’s misunderstanding of job duties leads to benefits award
A Tennessee workers compensation judge awarded temporary disability benefits to an auto-auction worker after finding that her treating physician initially misunderstood the physical demands of her job and issued restrictions that did not account for her essential duties. In Beckman v. Manheim Tennessee LLC, the Tenness
1,800 American flags turn this Middle Tennessee road into a red, white and blue...
Nothing says America like a couple thousand flags lining a gorgeous country road leading to what feels like home. The Semler Cattle Company in Leipers Fork is where you might go for the flags, but you'll stay for everything else. Take a drive down Bailey Road in Williamson County and...
Gov. Bill Lee Expands Tennessee’s State Parks While Balancing Growth
Each morning, birdsong echoes beneath Tennessee’s dense tree canopy as rivers and waterfalls continue the same rhythms they have followed for thousands of years. Along the trails of Savage Gulf State Park, hikers gather beneath towering sandstone bluffs while the Duck River winds quietly through Middle Tennessee farmla
A Pipeline Company Says It Will Protect the Environment in North Carolina. Its Record...
PITTSBORO, N.C.— An 85-year-old widow stood before a panel of Enbridge Gas representatives perched above her on a stage at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center. She had fire in her eyes. “I’m usually a courteous person but you bring out the worst in me,” she said. “I’m...
American Bully Laws in Tennessee: What Every Owner Needs to Know
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Tennessee is home to thousands of American Bully owners, yet the legal landscape surrounding this breed is anything but simple. The state itself does not ban any specific dog breed, but a patchwork of local ordinances across cities and countie
Tennessee trucking business files for bankruptcy
Family-owned Tucker Boyz Transportation of Tennessee filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday, according to a court filing. The company is still in business and plans to reorganize through the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, attorney John Dunlap said in an email to Trucking Dive. Memphis-based Tucker Boyz reported $126,000 in as
How to protect your AC and wallet during the upcoming heat wave in East...
KODAK, Tenn. (WVLT) - As temperatures in East Tennessee prepare to climb into the mid-90s, local HVAC experts are warning homeowners that air conditioning units are about to face their toughest test of the year. For many, the first sign of trouble isn’t a weird noise, it’s a house that...
The Last Surprise Bill: Tennessee’s failed fight to close the ground ambulance loophole
A Clarksville, Tennessee, man received a surprise ground ambulance bill for more than $4,800 after an emergency transfer. The case highlights a loophole in the federal No Surprises Act and Tennessee’s failed effort to ban balance billing for emergency ambulance rides. Why It Matters. The man said the ambulance...
Nothing Says Summer Like A Fourth Of July Weekend On These Tennessee Waters
If your ideal Fourth of July weekend includes cold drinks, warm sun, and a view of sparkling water, Tennessee absolutely delivers. From wide-open lakes made for long boat days to quiet coves where the pace drops instantly, this state knows how to do summer right. These are the Tennessee waters...
Sunshine Nutrition Center Marks 37 Years; Consolidates to Murfreesboro Location
MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Sunshine Nutrition Center has been a familiar name in Rutherford County for 37 years, ever since Dr. Kenneth Hillsman, Sr. and his wife Ruby opened the doors to their first health‑focused store. Their daughter, Kim Hillsman Dunaway, quite literally grew up in the aisles of the family business
